Volunteer

Each year over 1,000 volunteers take part in exciting and creative projects that expand green spaces in the Gowanus Watershed. We install gardens, take care of street trees and bioswales, propagate native plants, and much more. Join us for our monthly volunteer events!

Our public events are open to all ages and skill levels. If you wish to volunteer on your own or with a school or service club, please contact volunteer@gowanuscanalconservancy.org to RSVP or for more information. For group sizes of 10 and larger and corporate volunteers, we typically request a donation. This allows us to coordinate a project best suited for your group. For more information for large groups, please contact cait@gowanuscanalconservancy.org

All activities are outdoors. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes (boots preferable), clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and sunscreen/hat if needed. Bring a water bottle, we will have water to refill. Volunteers under the age of 18 must also have a parent/guardian sign the volunteer waiver.